Sharp & Carter are partnering with a market-leading organisation embarking on a significant business transformation following a recent acquisition.
As the business establishes itself as a standalone operation, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Procurement Manager to lead procurement, commercial contracting and vendor governance across a large-scale technology transition.This is a rare chance to build procurement processes from the ground up while influencing strategic technology decisions across software, cloud, infrastructure and managed services.The OpportunityReporting into a senior finance leader, you'll work closely with Technology, Finance, Legal and the Transformation Office to deliver commercial outcomes that support one of the organisation's highest priority strategic initiatives.You will take ownership of end-to-end IT procurement while establishing governance frameworks, supplier management processes and commercial best practice that will support the business well beyond the transformation.Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, telecommunications and managed servicesNegotiate complex technology contracts and commercial agreementsDevelop and implement fit-for-purpose procurement policies,



processes and governancePartner with technology and business leaders to provide commercial procurement adviceManage supplier onboarding, vendor evaluations and due diligenceOversee contract renewals, supplier performance, SLAs and commercial riskMonitor technology spend and identify cost savings and commercial efficienciesWork collaboratively with Legal to ensure appropriate contractual protections are in placeProvide reporting and insights to senior stakeholders throughout the transformation programAbout YouYou'll be an experienced IT procurement professional who enjoys building capability and influencing stakeholders across complex environments.You'll bring:Proven experience managing end-to-end IT procurement and strategic sourcing activitiesStrong commercial negotiation experience across software licensing, SaaS, cloud and technology servicesExperience developing procurement processes and embedding governance frameworksExcellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadersKnowledge of vendor management, supplier governance and contract lifecycle managementExperience supporting large transformation or project environments will be highly regarded
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📌 It Procurement Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Victoria